I don't get the feeling that the question is asking about Photoshop and CGI. Being that the question is in the Art section, I'm guessing that the question in regards to that area, not special effects.

mushroom

There's plenty of propaganda in cinema, effects or no effects. Still photography can also be manipulated using backgrounds and lighting. Look at all the appeals for charity: they often use images of extreme conditions, not necessarily reflecting the true picture. Here's another example where simple low-tech cropping changes the meaning of the image: https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-cropping-change-everything-61__605.jpg

Archie Bunker

I don't disagree with you, mushroom, but I think you're missing my point. A photograph is going to be more accurate than a painted portrait.

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